Youth and Adult Mission Quarterly

A School for Liberia

July 4, 2020

Darlington's mother was very dedicated to the church, but his father was not so committed. He belonged to a secret society and, when Darlington was 7, he invited the boy to become a member.

Reading Made Easy

July 11, 2020

“It is the Holy Spirit who gives knowledge, and He wanted the Seventh-day Adventist message to come to our region. He allowed my father to read the Bible.”

Long Road Back Home

July 18, 2020

Times were tough when Alphanso left Liberia in 1992, and he quickly abandoned the Seventh-day Adventist Church of his childhood.

Prayer Saves Marriage

July 25, 2020

“Pastor, is Sunday or Saturday the true Sabbath?” Angelique asked. “The Adventist Church says the Sabbath is on Saturday, according to the Bible.”

Betting on Horses

August 1, 2020

Christophe’s father, a math teacher, had become infatuated with betting on horses while studying at a university in France. Father took Christophe to the kiosks to bet.

Sweet, Gentle Voice

August 8, 2020

“The Lord has revealed Himself to you, come and be baptized.”

Prayer and Persecution

August 15, 2020

Despite the persecution, I have peace of mind because I have Christ. With the Lord, victory is on our side. My husband will one day become a Christian.

Fasting for a Family

August 22, 2020

“It is Jesus who healed your son, so we are going to pray in Jesus’ name.”

Crawling Like a Baby

August 29, 2020

An elderly uncle, Amara, took Oumou to various hospitals, but no physician could help. He took her to witchdoctors, but none could help.

Odd Dreams and a Girl

September 5, 2020

“My conversion to Christianity is a miracle. No one came to me with the Bible, and I didn’t read any Christian books. It was a call from God.”

Illiterate but Able to Read

September 12, 2020

Maria went to bed, but she couldn’t stop thinking about Jesus. Then she remembered the Bible. The only way to stop thinking about Jesus would be to read it, she decided.

Murderous Mother

September 19, 2020

“My daughter, since you don’t listen to me, I have to kill you,” she said.

Free at Last

September 26, 2020

“Your mother told me that she has tried and failed to kill you many times,” he said. “But let me tell you that I have something more powerful than your Jesus.”

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Scared Atheist

April 4, 2020

Biljana Mijatovi prayed for the first time when, as a 20-year-old atheist, she saw a relative struggling with supernatural forces.

One Adventist in 10,000

April 11, 2020

“It was a real miracle to find the one Adventist among 10,000 people,” Radenko said. “But that was God’s reply when I asked Him to show me the right path to take in life."

Back to School

April 18, 2020

Daniela began to believe that she could balance her home, work, and classes. Daniela applied to study psychology in Belgrade and prepared for the entrance exam.

Two Unexpected Sons

April 25, 2020

For the first time, Halina realized that people can be wrong no matter how strong their opinions. If God wants to accomplish something, He will fulfill His plans.

One Bad Decision

May 2, 2020

“Part of this story is sad,” Mariusz said. “But it also shows the great power of God and what He can do in our lives."

Friend to Finland’s Friendless

May 9, 2020

Lauri remembered hearing about Jesus’ second coming as a child. He had been taught that the wicked would be cast into an eternally burning hell. He didn’t have any Christian friends, and he didn’t know who would listen to his fears.

Atheist Shares Christ

May 16, 2020

“Esko was an atheist who led his friends to Christ,” she said. “He was so happy when his friends began to attend church. He had led someone to a better life.”

Demons and Death

May 23, 2020

“The encouraging thing is Jesus has already won. We have nothing to fear. Even with these supernatural and terrifying events, Jesus still protects us. There is nothing the other side can do.”

A Shirt to Talk About

May 30, 2020

“Let us meet people where they are at,” he said. “My job is not to make anyone an Adventist. That is the job of the Holy Spirit. Our job is to sow, and God will take care of the reaping.”

Preaching to the Blind

June 6, 2020

Øystein always was an Adventist and always wanted to be an Adventist. But, he said, he was spiritually blind until he asked Jesus to open his eyes.

Why Suffer?

June 13, 2020

In my early 20s, I began to reap what I had sown. I lived in constant fear of evil spirits. I wanted to quit smoking and drugs, but I couldn’t.

Forgiveness After Divorce

June 20, 2020

Church members didn’t understand why Mary’s marriage had ended, and they blamed her. Several bluntly told her that she had forfeited salvation by leaving her husband.

Befriending a Shoeshiner

June 27, 2020

“Jesus loves each one of us no matter what situation we are in,” Filip said. “He gave his life for us.”

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